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The Unsolved Love Hotel Murder Case Incident is a 2024 Japanese found-footage horror film written and directed by Guy and Dave Jackson. An Osaka-based, English-born director, the mononymous Guy is known as the director of such films as The Sound of Summer (2022), as well as the short films The Rope Maiden (2013), Difficulty Breathing
2 Girls 1 Gut is a 2024 extreme horror short written and directed by Guy. A British ex-pat filmmaker based in Osaka, Japan, Guy has made a name for himself in the J-horror genre with titles such as Difficulty Breathing (2020), The Sound of Summer (2022), and the found footage horror The Unsolved Love Hotel
I have spent a significant amount of my tenure with Grimoire of Horror reviewing the latest films of Takashi Shimizu—the man responsible for the sensational Ju-On film series—and although none of his newer films have affected me as much as his earlier work (Ju-On: The Curse (2000) and Marebito (2004) specifically come to mind), I
Neu Mirrors is a 2024 Japanese short horror film written and directed by Keishi Kondo. The film is a direct sequel to Keishi’s 2022 feature-length horror drama New Religion (2022), picking up moments after its explosive conclusion. There remain stories yet to be told after New Religion. It begins with Mizuki waking up in a
Filmmaker Koji Shiraishi has garnered quite a cult following over the years due to his continuous efforts within the horror world. Titles like Noroi: The Curse (2005) and Carved (2007) are relatively known amongst seasoned J-horror fans, but Shiraishi-san hasn’t managed to gain the attention that I believe he deserves. It pains me that a
While anthologies can be slightly hit or miss at times, Rampo Noir seems determined to set itself apart. A lush and stylistic horror film with challenging eroticisms and unhinged humor, it presents four powerful segments from four directors with distinct cinematic styles, showcasing how Edogawa Ranpo’s masterful literature continues to inspire modern filmmakers. The first
While Hollywood has produced its fair share of disturbing films, Asian cinema takes psychological horror, extreme violence, and unsettling storytelling to another level. From nightmarish imagery to soul-crushing narratives, these films push the boundaries of fear and discomfort in ways few others dare to attempt. We have a list of 10 deeply disturbing titles for
Don’t miss the Japanese horror anthology that celebrates legendary writer Edogawa Rampo (Blind Beast, Horror of Malformed Men), Rampo Noir (2005). This month, don’t miss Rampo Noir streaming on ARROW – a stylistic tour-de-force that vividly evokes the “erotic grotesque” worlds created by Japan’s pioneering proponent of horror and mystery fiction. Four filmmakers from completely
It’s that special time of year when we get to take a look over some of our favourite films that we reviewed this year. So join us as we cast our mind’s eye back at some of the Top films of 2024. Links to all the articles can be found in the titles List: The
No one is prepared for the sixth installment of the Senritsu Kaiki films. Koji Shiraishi, a consistently ambitious director, has made the found footage genre his playground, and we’re fortunate he has carved his niche in this horror category. Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 06: The Most Terrifying Movie in History! deliciously serves up ghosts,